Now David Lee Roth hasn't had the easiest time with his new radio show. That aside, I read his 1997 autobiography, Crazy from the Heat. What a good rock n' roll book.
Believe it or not, this book was actually recommended to me by a friend who likes to dip his toe every once in a while into the rock world.
Roth is a very funny and intelligent writer. His stories of excess are great as expected, but he manages to pull out some very interesting off stage stories about his life outside of Van Halen and his solo career.
But one of the most interesting chapters was Roth's take on the Van Halen reunion. Did you know VH used to be called Mammoth, until DLR changed it to the brother's last name?
Unlike other rock books, Roth is not afraid to lift the curtain and let us in on the backstage of the show. That's what makes this book so special.
Other must reads:
Dance on Fire
The Dirt
TommyLand
Find out more about Crazy from the Heat
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